ALPHA'S MATE

CHAPTER-02

THE NEXT DAY

Emily's POV,

It was already 11 in the morning. I woke up with heavy and puffy eyes, a puffy face, and a strong urge to vomit. I felt sick because of the drinks I had last night and mostly because of what I had seen. Every time I think that Max cheated on me, I feel sick.

If he wanted to break off, he could have asked me. I have no interest in having a relationship forcefully; it’s not like he is the best guy out there. So there was no need to cry over this kind of man.

I ran to the washroom and emptied my stomach. Splashed water on my face. Then looked at the mirror.

And straight in my eyes, and said to myself, “New day, a new beginning. Forget that useless guy, who couldn’t stay loyal. The only thing I asked for him to be. Not crazy rich, not out of my romance fiction books. Just loyal. And he thought it was the hardest thing to do.”

After coming out of the washroom, I checked my phone and saw I had countless missed calls and texts from Max.

I block him then and there from all my social media accounts and number without checking any text or something.

Then I noticed that Lily had called me. I was just about to call her back, I heard my doorbell ring.

I saw through the security camera, that it was Lily, I opened the door and welcomed her.

As soon as she saw me, she gave me a big hug and said, "You okay Em? Don't be sad because of guys like Max. There are plenty of fish in the sea. You will find an even greater man."

I couldn't help but smile.

I hugged her back and said with a smile, “You are right. There are plenty of fish in the sea, so let’s hope I get a French angelfish next time.”

“I am fine, no need to worry about me Lily, I’ll be over it before afternoon.” I replied releasing her from our hug.

“Yeah, you better be.” Lily replied with a wink and a mysterious smile, which I chose to ignore.

Just trust me, her brain never goes to rest, always thinking, planning, or plotting something.

She showed me bags from her hand, which were from my favorite breakfast and coffee place, and “you hungry? Cause I am. Let’s enjoy.”

She bought me my favorite breakfast and most importantly, my favorite mocha coffee.

"Thanks, Lily. And mostly, for the coffee. It was much needed. My head was throbbing," I said with a smile.

We sat down to eat the food Lily had bought. "So, what do you plan to do now that you're single? You should enjoy your life," Lily said.

"Now I'll only focus on my work. My dream finally came true. You know my wish is to help as many animals as I can."

"Em, I know that's your dream, but you also need a life beyond your work, especially now that you're single. Just enjoy yourself and have some fun. Actually, I just got a party invitation. The party is at the biggest hotel in our city. Let's go together."

Now I understand the reason behind her mysterious smile. I took the invitation from her and asked, "You got a party invitation?"

"Well, my brother did. It's the same thing, but anyway, let's go together. You'll find many eye candies there. Please, pretty please," Lily pleaded and I agreed with a sigh.

I know very well that she won’t stop unless I agree. So I reluctantly agreed.

When I said yes to the party, Lily got excited and wanted to go shopping, to buy an appropriate dress for the black and white color theme.

I wanted to join her on her shopping spree, but I just opened my clinic. I can’t just take a day off on day two.

The party is the day after tomorrow but now it is time to open my clinic.

So I asked Lily to shop for me as well. I have complete trust in her fashion choice.

I had already taken half a day off today from my clinic because of all the chaos, drinking, and all. So I am supposed to go at 1 pm.

Then, I got ready and Lily dropped me at my clinic and went to the mall.

Just when I was about to enter my clinic, I saw Max standing there, waiting for me.

I cursed under my breath and completely ignored him and went to enter, but he still came after me and tried to explain his deeds, which were caught red-handed by myself.

I was really exhausted and irritated because of him, so I said to him, “Max just leave me alone. We are over. Never try to contact me or come after me. I don’t want to have anything to do with you.”

But he wasn’t ready to listen to a thing and started to make a scene in front of my newly opened clinic. Started to act like he was the one who got cheated on.

So as a last resort, I called the police on him. Though they dragged him away, it didn’t seem like he was going to leave me alone so soon.

“If he had really liked me or as he claims to ‘love’ me. He wouldn’t have cheated.” I thought to myself.

After all the commotion was over, I finally felt a bit of relief and was able to concentrate on my job with a satisfactory smile on my face.

The other half of my day went by peacefully. My closing time is 8 pm, Lily came to pick me up right on time.

Then she dropped me at my home gave me the dress she had bought for me, and we sat down for a cup of tea.

I told her everything about how Max came and made a scene, how I called the police on him, and everything about my day.

She had a good laugh when she heard that Max was practically dragged away by police and said, “serves him right. Why wasn’t I there to witness this scene? It is my only regret.”

After talking and gossiping for some more time she left for her place, and reminded me to try the dress to see if it’ll need any alteration.

After she left, I opened the bag and saw A black full-length one-shoulder dress with a slit on the right side. It was pretty and elegant. Not too modest not too showy. Just how I like my dress.

I loved the dress. I try it on. And it fitted me like gloves. I tried it with my black stilettos to see if they match or do I need to buy new ones. But guess what… they match perfectly.

After looking at myself in the mirror for a few more minutes, I say to myself, "Lily does know me,"

Then I freshened up and changed into my night pajamas. My butterfly-printed pajamas. And sat on my recliner beside my book self and took a book to read.

A book about a werewolf and his mate… their love story.

After reading more or less 100 pages and a cup of hot chocolate milk, I ended my day and went to bed.

And wished for the countless times, “MAY FANTASY BE REAL… MAY SUPERNATURAL BEING BE REAL…”

Who could tell, my earnest prayer is going to come true very soon. ;-)